Venue Host, Heritage Festivals - Seasonal
Company: WorldStrides
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and
experiential learning. The company was founded over 50 years ago
and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than
550,000 students annually from more than 5,000 K12 schools and
universities to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides
offers experiential learning programs in educational travel,
performing arts, language immersion, career exploration,
service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these
experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see
the world - and themselves - in new ways.
The Venue Host is responsible for the event execution at assigned
Heritage Festival venue. The Venue Host works with the Event Host
to ensure that the event at the secondary venue runs smoothly,
ensuring adherence to the schedule, in the moment problem solving
as issues arise, ensuring all logistical components are being
accurately executed, and ensuring a high-quality experience for all
event participants. The Venue Host works directly with the Event
Host, venue partners, vendors, event participants, and adjudicators
to ensure a successful event. The Venue Host reports to the Event
Host.
Event Host Responsibilities
Serve as the head of even at secondary venue location
Own all elements tied to the on-site execution of the event at the
secondary venue location
Master of Ceremonies for the event at secondary venue location
Ensure on time execution of the event schedule; making in the
moment changes as necessary to avoid delays
Receive and direct event participants and adjudicators at secondary
venue location
Collaborate with venue partners, vendors, and adjudicators to
ensure smooth logistical execution of event
Answer questions and address concerns of our customers in a
service-oriented manner
Ensure that the secondary event space is clean prior to and after
the event
Be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and execute
accurately
Ensure proper setup and breakdown of secondary event space and
A/V
Qualifications
Experience in event management
Excellent management, organizational, and planning skills
Strong leadership qualities
Ability to anticipate problems and make contingency plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible and approachable
Outstanding solution-focused customer service skills
Physically able to fulfill responsibilities associated with event
execution. Festivals require physical exertion including climbing
stairs, lifting, long hours on your feet and walking, and exposure
to weather (hot or cold).
Compensation & Benefits
Seasonal Team members enjoy the experience of working with
like-minded professionals, passionate about helping every student
realize their life aspirations. Additionally, WorldStrides
offers:
Compensation paid bi-weekly
Housing and meals during events
Successful Candidates
Are high energy, flexible, and able to work extended event
hours
Reside at the event location
Can complete a mandatory training program prior to working first
event
Can pass a mandatory background check
Are eligible to work in the United States
Field
Qualifications
Experience in event management
Excellent management, organizational, and planning skills
Strong leadership qualities
Ability to anticipate problems and make contingency plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible and approachable
Outstanding solution-focused customer service skills
Physically able to fulfill responsibilities associated with event
execution. Festivals require physical exertion including climbing
stairs, lifting, long hours on your feet and walking, and exposure
to weather (hot or cold).
Not Eligible
Keywords: WorldStrides, Allentown , Venue Host, Heritage Festivals - Seasonal, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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